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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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